Induction Agents

Question 1

Etomidate (Amidate)

1. MOA
2. E 1/2t
3. PharmK
4. SE
5. Contraindications
6. Dose
   a. Induction
   b. Sedation Drip
   c. Maintenance

Answer 1

a. 0.3 mg/kg
b. 5-8 mcg/kg/min
c. 10 mcg/kg/min (w/ N20 and Opioid)

Question 2

Ketamine (Ketalar)

1. MOA
2. E 1/2t
3. PharmK
4. SE
5. Contraindications
6. Dose
   a. Sedation Push
   b. Induction
   c. Maintenance

Answer 2

a. 0.2 - 0.5 mg/kg
b. 1-2 mg/kg IV
c. 1-2 mg/kg/hr

Question 3

Propofol (Dipravan)

1. MOA
2. E 1/2t
3. PharmK
4. SE
5. Contraindications
6. Dose
   a. Induction
   b. Sedation Drip
   c. Maintenance

Answer 3

a. 1.5-2.5 mg/kg
b. 25-100 mcg/kg/min
c. 100-300 mcg/kg/min

Question 4

Dexmedetomidine (Precedex)

1. MOA
2. E 1/2t
3. PharmK
4. SE
5. Contraindications
6. Dose
   a. Loading (Adult)
   b. Mainenance
   c. Loading (Geriatric)

Answer 4

a. 1 mcg/kg over 10-15 mins
b. 0.003-.016 mcg/kg/min
c. 0.5 mcg/kg over 10 mins

Question 5

Active Metabolites (Induction Agents)

Answer 5

1. Ketamine - Norketamine (25%)

2. Propofol - 4-hydroxypropofol (33%)